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CVE-2021-22573 is a vulnerability in Google’s OAuth client for Java, with a severity score of 8.7 out of 10 on the CVSS scale. What Causes the CVE-2021-22573 Vulnerability? The vulnerability stems from the fact that “IDToken verifier does not verify…
UpdateAgent is a malware dropper with a well-built infrastructure targeting macOS systems, and it seems that it has been updated once again. According to Jamf Threat Labs, changes were implemented to the dropper, primarily focused on new executables written in…
macOS is generally believed to be bulletproof against malware attacks. Unfortunately, statistics reveal a different picture where Apple’s operating system is often found vulnerable. For instance, in 2017 security researchers detected an increase of 28.83 percent of total reported security…
A new report sheds some light on an extensive fake Android app campaign that distributes the Facestealer spyware. New Campaign of Fake Android Apps Delivers Facestealer Spyware First documented in July 2021, the malware is designed to steal logins and…
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What Is Movies Craver? Movies Craver is a browser extension advertised as a tool for movie lovers that will help them with “instant searches.” However, the extension may cause the display of advertisements. This puts it into the category of…
A zero-day vulnerability in Macs and Apple watches has been fixed. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE-2022-22675 number, could have been exploited in the wild, Apple said. The flaw was most probably used in targeted attacks. However, applying the update immediately…
What Is OriginalScheduler? OriginalScheduler is an ad-supported application that targets macOS users. It belongs to the AdLoad adware family. You should know that AdLoad is a family of bundleware which has been targeting macOS users since 2017, or even earlier.…
Eternity Project is the name of a malware toolkit which is currently in active development and is being sold as malware-as-a-service. Researchers are still unaware of the threat actor selling the malware that enables amateur hackers to get hold of…
What Is Cricket Start? Cricket Start is classified as a browser hijacker. Once installed on your device, it will change your default browser’s settings in order to replace your home page, default search engine and new tab page. Other modifications…
What Is Cool Search? Cool Search, or home.cool-search.com, is a browser hijacking application that takes over your default browser. Usually, you know that you are affected when your default search engine is replaced; in this case, to home.cool-search.com. Even though…
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What Is HotComplete Mac “Virus”? HotComplete is an adware program that targets Mac users. If you have it installed on your Mac, you are most likely witnessing intrusive and unwanted ads. These ads could be appearing in the browser, or…
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What Is Sandgerl.com? Sandgerl.com is a suspicious site that targets macOS and iOS users. If you are affected by it, then you are witnessing fake pop-up alerts and warnings about viruses or your breached privacy. The sandgerl.com is classified as…
What Is Hruu Virus? Hruu virus is the name of a currently active version of the infamous STOP/DJVU ransomware family. If your files have the . extension appended to them, then you have become a victim of this dangerous ransomware…
What Is Shade Area? Do you have the Shade Area extension added to your browser without your consent? This is an example of an unwanted download that probably happened via a bundled installer. You can read more about bundling further…
Security researchers have identified a malicious campaign against WordPress sites. The campaign uses known vulnerabilities in WordPress themes and plugins, and has affected thousands of websites. Malicious Campaign Compromises WordPress Sites: the Details According to data shared by PublicWWW, at…
What Is Custom Search Bar? Custom Search Bar is a browser hijacker that may come in the form of a browser extension. Once installed, it changes the default search page of your browser to its own. In most cases, these…
HP has fixed two high-severity BIOS vulnerabilities in many of its PC and notebook products. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2021-3808 and CVE-2021-3809, could allow threat actors to run code with kernel privileges. This type of attack can be described as…
What Is Blandcaptcha.top? Blandcaptcha.top is a suspicious site. If you are redirected to it without your consent, then be careful as you may have a potentially unwanted program (PUP) installed. Or you have clicked a link on another suspicious site…
What Is SearchMok.com? SearchMok is classified as a browser hijacker that changes the default search engine to searchmok.com. The search engine fails to provide its own functionality and instead redirects to Google. The entire purpose of SearchMok may be to…
Security researchers say that the notorious ransomware REvil, also known as Sodinokibi, has returned after laying low for six months. The Return of REvil/Sodinokibi Ransowmare Gang According to Secureworks Counter Threat Unit (CTU) researchers, analysis of some recently uploaded to…
